2016 · 8 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2016 DS DS5 MOT pass rate and common faults

536 MOT tests in 2024. 73.7% passed first time, compared with 76.6% for all cars the same age.

96Below average
Passed first time73.7%
Failed or needed repairs26.3%
Typical mileage at test66,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 536 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt7.8%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm2.4%
    20 marked dangerous
  3. Coil spring: fractured or broken2.2%
  4. Headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect2.1%
  5. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction1.9%
  6. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick1.5%
    12 marked dangerous
  7. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements1.5%
  8. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed1.1%
    9 marked dangerous
  9. Headlamp aim: too low1.1%

Problem areas

Failure items found per 100 tests, by part of the car.

  1. Lights & electrics9.5%
  2. Body & chassis8.2%
  3. Tyres7.1%
  4. Brakes6.0%
  5. Suspension4.3%
  6. Emissions & leaks3.0%
  7. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)2.1%
  8. Steering1.9%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm22.6%
  2. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened10.6%
  3. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick9.5%
  4. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn4.9%
  5. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine3.7%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year fails more often than most cars its age, so budget for repairs and check the history carefully. Before buying, check the area that fails most: joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

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Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 2016 DS DS5?

In 2024, 73.7% of 2016 DS DS5 cars passed their MOT first time, across 536 tests. The average for all 8-year-old cars was 76.6%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2016 DS DS5?

The most common failure reasons were joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt; tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm; coil spring: fractured or broken. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2016 DS DS5 reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 96, which is below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).